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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 389.78 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 389.78 and 170.47 is: 235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 389.78 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/389.78 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 389.78 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 66,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,446.07/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.22

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